For the 18th consecutive year, Austin will serve as host to a wide range of international films and filmmakers as the festival creates networking opportunities for industry professionals, and provides a rich cultural experience for statewide audiences. The festival will showcase contemporary films from the US, Canada, Latin America (North Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. All films are presented in English and/or subtitled.

Opening night took place at the Marchesa Hall & Theatre with a successful screening of the Mexican film TERCERA LLAMADA (LAST CALL) directed by Francisco Franco and a special presentation by actress Rebecca Jones.

The festival closed with the Venezuelan drama PELO MALO (BAD HAIR), which screened to an enthusiastic audience. The winners of the competitive sections of the festival were announced at the closing night screening, celebrating a full year of collaboration between local, national and international sponsors, government agencies, supporting individuals, the great Austin community, filmmakers and distributors from around the world, and a dedicated festival staff that included over 40 volunteers.